The deadline approaches for another potential government shutdown. Have you ever been to a birthday party for a dog?

Judicial Watch's Michael Bekesha discusses his fight to have White House law enforcement release the body cam footage from J6 in its entirety. Dr. Bob Onder confirms he will be announcing a run for Lt. Governor soon.

Director of the Department of Revenue, Wayne Wallingford, discusses how to get your gas tax refund money back and also which counties in Missouri are the "pettiest" (AKA who has had the most refunds)

State Representative Dave Griffith makes a big announcement on Wake Up Mid-Missouri and shares some initiatives he has for local veterans coming up in the next session.

Wake-Up Mid-Missouri - 5:30 AM - 9:00 AM - 93.9 The Eagle / News Radio 950 KWOS

Mayor Fitzwater discusses how JCMO is looking to grow over the next several months and updates us on projects happening in the city

Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater describes Tuesday as a great day, with the city releasing a request for qualifications for a proposed 36,000 square foot conference center in the heart of downtown, where the Madison street garage is now. Mayor Fitzwater joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that the city is under contract to purchase the Jefferson City "News Tribune" building. Mayor Fitzwater envisions a conference center, a new hotel with 150-200 rooms and 750 parking spots in that area. He likes that site much better than the former Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) site, noting the close proximity of the Madison street garage to the Missouri Capitol as well as downtown restaurants and bars:

Palm Strategic Group partner Jonathan Ratliff is also the Missouri House Republican Campaign Committee's (HRCC) executive director. Republicans control the Missouri House 111-51, which is a supermajority-plus. Mr. Ratliff joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri". The Missouri House Ethics Committee will hold a November 8 hearing in Jefferson City, a hearing that's widely believed to involve House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) Mr. Ratliff tells listeners that House Republicans will caucus in about a week, adding that the caucus overall stands behind Speaker Plocher. Mr. Ratliff also says Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) enters the secretary of state's race as the frontrunner in the 2024 GOP primary. Ratliff describes Rowden as a prolific fundraiser. He also weighed in on the Democratic primary for Missouri's first congressional district, where incumbent U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-St. Louis) is being challenged by St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell (D). Mr. Ratliff tells listeners that anytime Congresswoman Bush speaks, it's a great fundraising opportunity for Republicans across Missouri. Ratliff also addressed Senator Rowden's mid-Missouri seat, which will be an open seat and a Boone County-only seat in 2024. Mr. Ratliff predicts that seat will flip to Democrats:

Columbia has received $25 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million in federal ARPA dollars. President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. Boone County commissioner Janet Thompson joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that more than 100 groups submitted ARPA applications to the county which totaled about $84-million. She notes 27 applications were funded. Commissioner Thompson tells listeners that commissioners hope to get the second round going in 2024, and she encourages applicants who didn't receive funding the first time to resubmit. She also praises Boone County's Nature Center, which is being built in the Three Creeks Conservation Area just south of Columbia. Commissioner Thompson notes the nature school is available to ALL Boone County school districts, adding that Three Creeks is a major part of the area's ecosystem:

Pence is out of the presidential race.... Who should be next?